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Poultry palaces: exactly what makes ideal housing for hens and ducks?

30th April 2019 Steve Ott Advertising Features, Reviews, Tips and Advice

Exactly what makes ideal housing for hens and ducks? Choosing the wrong poultry house can prove to be a costly mistake, not to mention perilous for your flocks’ health, whereas getting it right can provide your birds with a lifelong home. Jim Vyse, of Jim Vyse Arks, producer of high quality poultry housing for nearly two decades, offers this advice;…

Preventative measures against Avian Flu

12th December 2016 Steve Ott News

The Government’s Chief Veterinary Officer has declared a Prevention Zone for poultry and captive birds The Government’s Chief Veterinary Officer has declared a Prevention Zone introducing enhanced biosecurity requirements for poultry and captive birds in England, Scotland and Wales, designed to protect them from a strain of avian flu circulating in mainland Europe. Keepers of poultry and other captive birds…

Chicken & Pepper Pasta In A Creamy Garlic Sauce

26th May 2016 Steve Ott Recipes

A vibrant and colourful dish making the most out of seasonal bell peppers, spinach and tomatoes. SERVES 4 • 3 bell peppers, chopped • 1 red onion, chopped • 4 tbsp olive oil • 400g/1lb chicken breast • 1 tsp paprika • 1 tsp oregano • 10-12 cherry tomatoes, halved • 1 handful spinach • 5 garlic cloves, minced •…